NGOs, govt, UN smoke peace

The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) NGOs Group’s main contention was that the government and UN had sidelined them at a critical stage after a collaborative effort at the initial steps. The group comprises the Botswana Council of Non–Governmental organisations (BOCONGO), Ditshwanelo, Kuru Family of Organisations, LeGaBiBo, MISA Botswana and Rainbow Identity Association.

The NGOs said they were critical stakeholders and contributed to international, regional and national setting of standards.